Richard Stallman on “Open Source” (as Ogg)
- Dr. Roy Schestowitz
- 2009-08-30 13:43:46 UTC
- Modified: 2009-08-30 13:43:46 UTC
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Comments
Needs Sunlight
2009-08-31 11:19:22
M$ far to prevent discussion of usage of software. Benchmarking is often banned by M$. After all, if the software is used, then it might be evaluated. If it is evaluated, it might lead to exploration of better options or a desire to improve the tool.
Note that the first freedom in the Free Software Definition is the freedom to run the program, for any purpose. Use of the program is first and foremost among the goals of Free Software.
Note that the second freedom in the Free Software Definition is the freedom to change the software to make it do what you wish. Something, MSFTers don't even what you to think about.
Needs Sunlight
2009-08-31 09:01:26
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Roy Schestowitz
2009-08-31 09:04:13
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Needs Sunlight
2009-08-31 09:45:09
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